CHRISTIAN FICTION
PURPOSE: In today’s world there is a need for fiction that conveys a Christian message as an alternative to fiction that is often atheistic and amoral in nature. This event encourages the growth of creative writers to use their skill in a Christian arena.
PROCESS:
1 Each participant will:
1. Write a short story that reflects the current LTC theme.
a. Make the story form 3-6 double-spaced, typed pages (see “Rules” paragraph 1).
b. Mail the following to the Event Director:
2. Four copies and one cover sheet
3. A stamped postcard with the home Church Coordinator’s mailing address, or email address, if receipt confirmation is requested
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email address is included.
2. Organize and send copies of the stories and judging forms to the judges for judging. Judges may use the copies submitted for critiquing. If so, these copies will also be returned to the participant.
3. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award recommendations.
4. Send judging and critique sheets to the Pre-Convention Coordinator with all award recommendations.
5. Provide a copy of each story for display at the convention.
RULES:
1. The short story will be typed (NO LARGER THAN SIZE 12 FONT), double-spaced, and 3 to 6 pages in length. For the 3-6 grade category, handwritten work is admissible if it is legible and neatly presented. If it is handwritten, the length shall be 4-6 pages on notebook paper, skipping a line. The Title of the Composition must be on the first page.
2. The story can be any form of fiction, such as a mystery, an action story, a fable, etc., as long as the current LTC theme is reflected. The theme could be reflected throughout the story, in the climax, or in the conclusion, as long as it is clear to the reader that the theme is being taught, or presented in story form.
3. The story will be written in good grammatical style.
4. The story should include appropriate fiction elements such as plot and character development.
5. The story will be FICTION, based on imagination, not fact and not a biography or autobiography.
6. Adult assistance should be essentially verbal. Adults may make verbal suggestions on content and point out editorial corrections on the participant’s written work.
SUBMISSION:
Essays are to be sent to the Christian Fiction Event Director along with a cover sheet (see pg. 20). Be sure to include the title in your cover page.
AWARDS:
1. Each participant will be rated by the following scale:
2. Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
3. Participants who achieve a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating will be awarded an appropriate-colored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque.